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IS talking

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (18)
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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 fl oz Cognac (brandy)
1 fl oz Oude genever
1⁄2 fl oz Cointreau L'Unique triple sec liqueur
1 fl oz Thomas Henry Tonic Water (chilled)

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Martini glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a MARTINI GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of lime wedge.

Method

  1. STIR first 3 ingredients with ice.
  2. STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
  3. TOP with tonic water and briefly stir.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with lime wedge on rim.

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of IS talking contains 163 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.7 standard drinks
  • 22.95% alc./vol. (45.89° proof)
  • 24.1 grams of pure alcohol

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

Adapted from a recipe created in 2015 by Hans Berendijk at Buster's Bar in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Review

A brandy and green-based G&T with a zesty citrus influence.

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Comments & Discussion

Peter M Premium Member
How much tonic?
score: 0
John Hinojos Premium Member
Perfect aperitif for a warm early Autumn afternoon. The genever and cognac play well together with the hints of orange and the tang from the tonic just rounds out the flavour profile.
score: 1

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$2.28 per cocktail*

Makes a minimum of 25 cocktails.
Shipping and applicable tax calculated at checkout.


Orders are processed by a licensed Fulproof retailer. The buy now button is added simply for convenience.

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